MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,302 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear c v boots perished
n/s/r tyre worn on edges
rear metal brake pipes corroded
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 300?
Based on 170,654 MOT tests across 18,208 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A214 DUX is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 300 in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 134,099 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 300 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 7,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A214 DUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz 300 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A214 DUX registered?
A214 DUX is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 20 March 1984.
Is A214 DUX safe to buy?
The MOT history for A214 DUX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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